Lewis Sargent facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lewis Sargent
Sargent in 1922 as Jimmy the Messenger Boy, his role in a series of comedy shorts
Born	(1903-08-19)August 19, 1903 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	November 19, 1970(1970-11-19) (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1917–1949

Lewis Sargent (born August 19, 1903 – died November 19, 1970) was an American actor who appeared in many movies. He acted in 80 films between 1917 and 1949, starting when he was a child.

Who Was Lewis Sargent?

Lewis Sargent was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 19, 1903. He grew up with eight brothers and sisters. His father, also named Lewis, was a carpenter. Lewis's older brother, Don Sargent, worked in Hollywood for over 40 years as a cinematographer. A cinematographer is the person who operates the camera and is in charge of how the movie is filmed.

Becoming an Actor

Lewis started acting when he was a child, during the early days of motion pictures. He continued acting until 1935. One of his roles was playing George, an assistant, in the movie series The New Adventures of Tarzan. This series was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and filmed in Guatemala.

His Famous Roles

Lewis Sargent played some well-known characters during his career.

• In 1920, he played the main character in the movie Huckleberry Finn.
• He also had a supporting role in the 1922 film Oliver Twist.
• In 1926, he shared the main role with a dog in a movie called The Call of the Wilderness.

He continued to act in many other films until 1929.

Later Years

Lewis Sargent passed away on November 19, 1970, at Hollywood West Hospital.

Films He Starred In

Here are some of the movies Lewis Sargent appeared in: